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The Thank You Project

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In 2004, Kellie Haddock and her newborn son were in a horrible accident that took her husband's life. 10 years later, Haddock spent 6 months tracking down the people who saved her son's life and organized an event in their honor. Some of the caregivers had never been thanked before for what they do. "There is so much wrong in the world and it's so easy to point out what people are doing wrong. We rarely take the time to notice when people are doing things right. I want to be a person that points out when someone does something right."
Be The Change
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Watch 100 "Thank You"s, artist Lori Portka's expression of gratitude for 100 people who have made a difference in her life.
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Being happier is one of the many reasons Why Gratitude Is Good.
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Thank someone who has touched your life, and do it soon. (You don't have to wait 10 years.)
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Reflections (31)

Amarlal Motwani
To make the family city country world better place to live it is a must it is a eye opener for me

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marcel desjardins
What inspired you about this video? Society is conditioned to worship some many types of famous people. This project has placed the focus back where the thankfulness belongs. The world is a better place knowing that you cared so much to put this on.
Kathleen
Sincere, Beautiful, Gratitude, Amazing, Kindness, Human, Love - all said in just 2 words "thank you."
Jane
Beautiful... just beautiful... :)
marianne
Those two words, "thank you," strongly impact another's life.
Beautiful film.
Suzy
What a wonderful project Kellie and family took on. Think what a delightful, wonderful and giving world this would be if we all practiced thanking people for making our life more beautiful in what ever way they share with us. To put the focus on others gives you a freedom you don't enjoy when you are self absorbed. A simply smile can convey a genuine thank you, it doesn't cost you a thing other than facial movement, and can buoy someone's spirit that may otherwise feel lost and alone. Give it a try, find something to be thankful for in every encounter you have, then voice or express it to the giver, you will be rich for it
Patricia
To thank people who serve as this team does daily is remarkable.
To honor the father of the child in this way is perfect, actually.
This is a story that should continue to inspire.
Thank you for this film.
Philippe
Very inspiring!
Awesome to see the time she spent on doing this. It reminds us how important it is to say thank you when we meet amazing people.
Jenelle
What a gift to feel and honor gratitude, both given and received! There is SO much good in doing this simple thing. As a caregiver, I love what I do. Little do I appreciate the difference I can bring to another life. It feels good to be thanked, and it feels extra good to pour my heart out in thanks for another. Blessings, healing, and radiance for both. Pass it on.
DixieP
This video inspires me to thank people, for all the little and big helps I've received in this one and only life of mine. But I don't think of it. And then I don't do it. Time to stop that and get to thanking!
Amy R
Awesome. So moving 💗 I was a rape crisis volunteer during my 20s and the victims would thank me but I didn't really 'get it' until I had a friend died on a hiking trail in the Rocky Mountains and the crisis team came and I was on the other side. I believe in the kindness of strangers and the impact they have. Now I want to be that person more.
Bonnie
Having been a nurse for over 25 years I can truly appreciate Kellie's story. As I look back over my personal life I recognize what I call "Angels in My Life", those who were there at precisely the right time offering whatever was needed for me to make it through. Oftentimes there were Angels that had no idea what they represented to me but opened my mind and heart to love, compassion, patience and so much more. God bless Kelli for her time and effort to express her profound gratitude to those who made such an impact on her life.
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